House fire in Chatham

30+ Incident Sunday 12 May 2024 02:05

Sunday 12 May 2024 03:31
Fire engines: 2
Partner agencies: SECamb Hazardous Area Response Team (HART)
Equipment: PPE - Breathing apparatus, Firefighting - High-pressure hose reel jet, Firefighting - Main jet (hose), Firefighting - Positive pressure ventilation fan

Medway

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a house fire in Robin Hood Lane, Walderslade, Chatham. 

Two fire engines attended, and the family was outside on arrival. Crews, wearing breathing apparatus, used hose reel jets and main jets to tackle the fire in a bedroom. They used a high pressure fan to clear the property of smoke.

One person was checked over by SECAmb paramedics due to smoke inhalation.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.